David Daniel Otunga Biography & Latest News

David Daniel Otunga Biography

David Daniel Otunga Sr. is an American lawyer, a professional wrestler, and a former reality television actor. He is currently signed to WWE where he performs under his real name. In November 2008, Otunga signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment and was assigned to its development territory, Florida Championship Wrestling. He made his debut on May 29, 2009, as Dawson Alexander, in a six-man tag team match. He made his debut on the inaugural episode of NXT on February 23 2010, quickly defeating Darren Young. On the March 30 episode of NXT, Otunga won an 8-man over the top rope battle royal against the other NXT Rookies to earn the right to guest host Raw the following week. On the May 23 episode of Raw, Otunga teamed with fellow Nexus member Michael McGillicutty to win the WWE Tag Team Championship from Kane and The Big Show with the help interference from fellow New Nexus members Mason Ryan and Punk. He is a two-time WWE Tag Team Champion, having one reign each with Michael McGillicutty and John Cena. He was the runner-up on the first season of NXT. Otunga was also the last original member of The Nexus and The New Nexus.

Randy Orton who was recently granted some rare vacation time by the WWE, used the opportunity to propose to his girlfriend Kim Marie Kessler. The two have been together for around two years, following Orton’s divorce from previous wife Samantha Speno.

Tyson Kidd was injured last week on RAW. He was undergoing medical tests. WWE has not given an official word on his condition. David Otunga was working with Habitat for Humanity and was building a home in Chicago city.

- NBC affiliate WSMV News 4 out of Nashville ran the story above about 6-year-old DeVonta Mayberry, who is battling cancer. DeVonta's dream is to meet John Cena, which will be happening at tonight's RAW courtesy of Make-A-Wish of Middle Tennessee.
"John Cena is our biggest wish granter," said Make-A-Wish of Middle Tennessee Director of Programs Shelley Freeman. "He has granted more wishes than any other celebrity."
- Roman Reigns posted a guest Mother's Day blog last Friday at this link. Reigns credited his mother for showing him "what real strength is," and caller his his personal hero.
- The Chicago Tribune has an article here about David Otunga's Instagram below showing himself working out with his son last week.
Late night training session with my workout partner, Mini Me. He said, "I want to work out with you every day Dada." #Flattered Tag your workout partner. A photo posted by David Otunga (@davidotunga) on May 7, 2015 at 6:16pm PDT

- David Otunga will be appearing on today's episode of Steve Harvey. On the show, Steve Harvey will welcome Kristen, who is turning her boyfriend "Buddha" in for his unhealthy lifestyle where he consumes 15,000 calories a day. Steve surprises Buddha wi...